# Tasting Grounds vs Coffee Library

Tasting Grounds and Coffee Library both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Tasting Grounds's written reviews are positive against 50% of Coffee Library's. Tasting Grounds also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tasting Grounds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Coffee Library sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tasting Grounds against 5.0 for Coffee Library. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tasting Grounds has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Tasting Grounds's written reviews are positive against 50% of Coffee Library's.

Tasting Grounds ships an update every 9 days, Coffee Library every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tasting Grounds | Coffee Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasting-grounds/id1526958511/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-library-bean-tracker/id6664071528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tasting Grounds, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526958513) | [Jankulabor OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343955220) |

## What reviewers say

### Tasting Grounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasting-grounds/id1526958511)

This app helps specialty coffee enthusiasts brew better coffee by logging brew details, tasting notes, and ratings. Connect with friends and the wider coffee community to share experiences, discover new coffees and roasters, and learn about coffee origins and processing methods.

**Highlights:** Log brew details and tasting notes, Rate coffees like a professional, Share brews and methods with friends, Discover coffee origins and processing, Explore new roasters and brewing techniques, See community tasting notes and ratings

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tasting Grounds Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Tasting Grounds Pro - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Coffee Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-library-bean-tracker/id6664071528)

Organize your coffee beans and brewing notes with this personal coffee journal. Track inventory, identify beans with AI, and get reminders for peak freshness. Effortlessly manage your coffee stash and brew with confidence.

**Highlights:** Coffee journal for origin and tasting notes, AI recognition for bean identification, Resting reminders for peak freshness, Dose tracking for frozen/unfrozen beans, NFC smart labeling for organization

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tasting Grounds free?

Tasting Grounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coffee Library free?

Coffee Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tasting Grounds or Coffee Library?

Coffee Library is rated higher. Tasting Grounds averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Coffee Library averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tasting Grounds or Coffee Library have ads?

Neither Tasting Grounds nor Coffee Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tasting Grounds or Coffee Library?

Tasting Grounds ships an update every 9 days, and Coffee Library every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tasting Grounds was updated on October 13, 2026 and Coffee Library on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*